Amtrak to Sponsor Ocean State Theatre Company's LEGALLY BLONDE

Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), the not-for-profit which brought new life to the historic Theatre By The Sea for the past five years, is pleased to announce that Amtrak will be sponsoring Legally Blonde The Musical, their first summer production in their new state-of-the-Art Theatre in Warwick, from July 10-28, 2013.

The generous contribution received from Amtrak will assist in sustaining Ocean State Theatre Company's mission to present high-quality programming inRhode Island.

"We feel so fortunate to have a partner like Amtrak that has been supporting OSTC for several years," said Amiee Turner, president of Ocean State Theatre Company. "Amtrak is a company that recognizes the importance of supporting the arts in the community they serve."

As the nation's intercity passenger rail operator, Amtrak connects America in safer, greener and healthier ways. With 21,000 route miles in 46 states, the District of Columbia and three Canadian provinces, Amtrak operates more than 300 trains each day-at speeds up to 150 mph (241 kph)-to more than 500 destinations. Amtrak also is the partner of choice for state-supported corridor services in 15 states and for several commuter rail agencies.

Legally Blonde The Musical will be presented at Ocean State Theatre from July 10 - 28. Previews are scheduled for Wednesday, July 10 at 7:30 pm and Thursday, July 11 at 2:00 and 7:30 pm. All other performances will be held Wednesday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm.Conducting Conversations Live!, a free post-show discussion hosted by WCRI's Mike Maino, will follow the 2pm performance on Saturday, July 13.

The theatre is located at 1245 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI. Tickets are $35 for preview performances and $39-$49 for all other performances. Discount rates for groups of 20 or more are available by calling (401) 921-1777 x112. $25 "Rush" tickets are available on a limited basis one hour prior to curtain on the day of the performance. Tickets are on sale at the box office Monday through Friday from 12 noon - 6:00 pm, Saturdays from 12 noon - 4:00 pm, and from 12 noon until curtain on performance days. Tickets are also available online 24 hours a day at www.OceanStateTheatre.org and via telephone during normal box office hours by calling (401) 921-6800.